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Pacaya Volcano Day Trip from Antigua: Experience Guatemala's Most Active Volcanoes
4.6
78 Ratings
Antigua
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Antigua to explore Guatemala’s most active volcanoes. Hike through volcanic vegetation, witness the impressive Pacaya Volcano, and enjoy breathtaking views of Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. Unforgettable adventure awaits!
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Antigua to explore Guatemala’s most active volcanoes. Hike through volcanic vegetation, witness the impressive Pacaya Volcano, and enjoy breathtaking views of Agua, Fuego, and Acatenango. Unforgettable adventure awaits!
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Pacaya Volcano - Enjoy a full-day trip to the Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala and discover the beauty of this natural gem! Towering over 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level, Pacaya is considered Guatemala’s most active volcano.
After pickup from your Antigua Guatemala hotel, head southeast about 15 miles (25 km) to the base of Pacaya,…
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Pacaya Volcano - Enjoy a full-day trip to the Pacaya Volcano from Antigua Guatemala and discover the beauty of this natural gem! Towering over 8,000 feet (2,438 meters) above sea level, Pacaya is considered Guatemala’s most active volcano.
After pickup from your Antigua Guatemala hotel, head southeast about 15 miles (25 km) to the base of Pacaya, where you’ll embark on a 2.5-hour hike up the volcano with your expert guide. Enjoy a mild walk to a viewing spot at the lagoon of Calderas and take in panoramic views of the Agua, Fuego and Acatenango volcanoes.
Once you arrive at a plateau along the trail, marvel at spectacular views of the Guatemala landscape and see the main crater of the volcano. To ensure your safety, you won’t be able to visit the crater, but you will get an amazing view of red-hot lava flowing and steam baths created by the heat of Pacaya.
Take a break and relax here as you take in more scenic views before hiking back to the base of the volcano. - Acatenango Volcano - Enjoy panoramic views from Pacaya Volcano viewpoint.
- Volcan de Agua - Enjoy panoramic views from Pacaya Volcano viewpoint.
- Fuego Volcano - Enjoy panoramic views from Pacaya Volcano viewpoint.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Professional bilingual guide
- Entrance fee
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Horseback ride
- Gratuities
- Horseback ride
Additional Information
Spend a day visiting Guatemala’s most active volcanoes on this day trip from Antigua! See the impressive Pacaya Volcano up close as you hike through volcanic vegetation with your knowledgeable guide. In addition to seeing the Pacaya Volcano, you’ll get to admire gorgeous views of three other nearby volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This full-day experience is one you won’t forget!
Spend a day visiting Guatemala’s most active volcanoes on this day trip from Antigua! See the impressive Pacaya Volcano up close as you hike through volcanic vegetation with your knowledgeable guide. In addition to seeing the Pacaya Volcano, you’ll get to admire gorgeous views of three other nearby volcanoes: Agua, Fuego and Acatenango. This full-day experience is one you won’t forget!
Location
Pacaya Volcano
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(78 Ratings)
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Camille
Sep 4, 2024
Great experience - The Guide was great, the view is amazing, the hike goes well! No doubt about it! The return was longer than expected due to traffic so I advise to bring snacks. But in general it was a very nice experience!
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Angela_h
Mar 30, 2024
A unique experience - It is a very different experience. Our guide, Luis, was very informative and helped us navigate the terrain easily.
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Melanie_w
Mar 17, 2024
Fantastic morning hike - This was a brilliant trip. Luis was a fantastic guide. He shared lots of interesting information about the volcano and local history and culture. We really appreciated that he allowed us to set the pace - we didn’t feel rushed and he was happy for us to take breaks.
We didn’t want to take the horses or walking sticks and we felt no pressure from him. It is quite steep at the start and end of the hike up, but that leg takes about two hours so it’s not too bad at all.
Our driver Mirko was great too - he explained the history of the volcanos on our way there, and was an expert at navigating windy and bumpy roads.
We set off at 8 from the hotel and started hiking around 9. We were finished around 12, and had a bit of traffic on the way back so were at the hotel by 1.45.
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Arthur_b
Mar 8, 2024
Not as steep as you might imagine, well worth the view! - The climb was easier than I expected and the overall experience of hiking in a small group, together with the view was really fun!
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Sarahss7573zw
Mar 3, 2024
Pacaya on horseback. - It was a fun ride up on a horse, walking around seeing the views up top and a quick ride down. I would recommend a horse for 200 Quetzales each way rather than walking up rocky slippery incline. We saw the sunset which was very beautiful and a unique experience, & roasted marshmallows in the heated ground.
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Josefina_t
Feb 3, 2024
Check of bucket list - What an amazing experience…. Everything was great, our driver Oscar was funny knowledgeable and experienced guide. The whole experience was memorable, I would definitely recommend a taxi “horse” if you’re not an avid hiker or athletic. The hike can get very steep and long if walking it. The taxi is well worth the money to get you up and down with out stress and able to enjoy the beautiful views. I would recommend this company to anyone.
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Maggie_b
Nov 19, 2023
Great hike! - Luis and Oscar were great guides! The hike was amazing! We had the best time and loved the view! Highly recommend!
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Aguadica
Oct 21, 2023
Fantastic Pacaya volcano. - Henry Ramírez picked me up early in the morning and from there we headed to the base of the volcano where Luis Quezada was waiting. The climb was fantastic, Luis, a very patient guide, I think it took me longer than other people, and he was very tolerant. It was wonderful to get as far as we are allowed. We stayed up for a while, I marveled at the landscape! Luis helped me a lot on the way down and I thanked him. Excellent experience!
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Emma_l
Sep 19, 2023
Amazing Pacaya - I was lucky to be almost the only 1 hiking Pacaya and had a wonderful guide (Luis) who went at an appropriate pace. He frequently checked how I was doing and if I needed a break. Luis clearly cares about his job and is passionate about Pacaya which added to my experience.
The hike is definitely medium difficulty but doable. I was offered stocks by children at the bottom and horses but never do it was intrusive - everyone was polite and friendly (just trying to earn a living).
The views all the way up are incredible- I highly recommend!
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Haleigh_b
Jan 6, 2024
Forgotten Hiker - After waiting for the shuttle for 1 hr past my scheduled pick up time, I managed to get a hold of the team. They had not "written down to pick me up from my hostel". I received a full refund but wasted valuable time that I could have been having breakfast with friends or exploring Antigua. Very frustrating to say the least.
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